Celta Vigo Coach Vows to Lyon Ahead of Europa League Quarter-Final Second Leg: 'They Will Have to Kill Us to Eliminate Us'

Claudio Giráldez, coach of Spanish club Celta Vigo, expressed his strong determination ahead of the anticipated Europa League quarter-final second leg against French club Lyon, stating that their opponents will have to give their utmost to overcome his team at this stage of the competition.

The coach emphasized that his team remains firmly in the continental competition, despite the difficulties faced in the first leg, which ended in a 1-1 draw. He expressed his anticipation for a more complete performance in the upcoming match in France.

Giráldez stated in press remarks: "They will have to kill us to eliminate us," underscoring the fighting spirit with which his team will approach the return leg.

The coach added, discussing their qualification chances: "I am sure we will deliver a more complete performance in the return leg; we are still alive and must fight there," a clear indication of his confidence in his players' ability to make up for lost ground and achieve a positive result away from home.